MacGruber originated as a popular SNL sketch which I never found that funny. So it took a while to convince myself that this would be worth the time.Will Forte plays a formal special ops fighter named MacGruber. His wife was killed on their wedding day by nemesis Dieter Von Cunth (played by Val Kilmer). That's all you need to know.Two things should be addressed regarding this film:1) The cast is surprisingly good with Will Forte, Kristen Wiig (Bridesmaids), Ryan Phillippe (Cruel Intentions) work really well off of one another. I was particularly impressed by Val Kilmer (aka Iceman from Top Gun) who seemingly came out of nowhere to fill this role.2) I was not aware of this until afterward, but this MacGruber was directed by Jorma Taccone!! This is the guy who has an extensive history writing for SNL, was part of the comedy trio called The Lonely Island (SNL Digital Shorts), eventually going on to both perform AND direct the recent comedic musical "Popstar" in 2016. I'm a huge fan of his work and it really shines in MacGruber.Don't ignore this one. Like I said, even if you aren't a fan of SNL or the sketch, it's a completely different game on the big screen.----- 7/10 STARS -------- Review by Searsino -----

MacGruber is a decent movie with a reasonably well developed storyline and a terrific comedic cast. It's certainly very funny, there are many excellent moments and the chemistry between the cast members is great, Will Forte is certainly the highlight as he further expands his Saturday Night Live character, delivering a fun, exaggerated version of action heroes, he has a screen presence that is simply entertaining. However, it was certainly lacking as a comedy and I felt it didn't truly deliver the potential it had with its cast, it does not represent something that felt truly original, in fact it had many similar elements to Hot Rod, and it seemed to rely too much on parodying 80s action movies, rather than being its own comedy. I felt that Val Kilmer was very underused in this film, for the fact that he's the main antagonist and the biggest star in it, his screen time is limited, the last thing any movie should have, whether it be an action, drama or comedy, is to have its antagonist or protagonist feel underdeveloped. Though it has some great moments, MacGruber has many flaws and is pretty forgettable, it's worth the watch if you see it on television or Netflix, but don't go out of your way to watch it. A bombing special ops is given a mission to thwart a nuclear armed terrorist. Best Performance: Will Forte

SNL to movie transitions are risky, but this one held up. Several scenes throughout had me laughing hysterically. I'm more of a horror movie fan than comedy, but I made an exception here since I felt the MacGruber on SNL was mildly funny.This movie flew under the radar, I didn't even realize this was made into a movie until recently, and then I searched it out.I'm glad I did.The movie is goofy throughout, almost as if you're watching an extended sketch (which in all reality you are), but it's hilarious.There were several scenes in the movie I won't mention here, that I thought I would have to turn it off I was laughing so hard. Actually I hadn't laughed that hard in a long time for a comedic movie.To sum up, goofy, silly plot, absolutely hilarious. Watch it if you're in the mood for a good laugh.

First watching this select by my bf who watch SNL which got a sketch on MacGurber story-line.The intro theme said it all, Mac Gurber is inventor who make weapons out of daily household items, "Real American Hero", and "skilled love-maker" (which later he demonstrated his skills which was LOL)Character DynamicMacGurber is unbelieved and his emotional go from 1-10, and jump from conceitedly "cocky" to whimpering mess at a couple of moment in the film. He treated as his lackey and didn't really got a plan just winging it as he goes along while expecting his team to follow without question.Piper, male member of his team, a up-tight and handsome solider who reason of the team which point out outrageous behavior of Macgurber. Vicki who master of disguise comply with MacGurber no matter how crazy the plan is.Her hair and clothing styles are similar to Macgurber who look like he struck in 70 or 80's.Music and sound Love it. fitting to the scene. classic and macho for McGurber like the intro and when he crewing old members back in his team. My fav is "Take me home tonight" when McGurber come out of his car like a "boss" gate crash his arch nemesis Party and then seeing Vicki in stunning outfit to his liking. Sexual contentu will have to see it for your self. it was shocking. I for real Laugh out loud.